Biking Circle

Commuting 101: Riding in the rain

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Several options are available for the bike commuter who rides in the rain. They include:

Getting wet: If the weather is warm and if you shower and change at work, this isn’t an unreasonable option. The major drawback…

Biking hazard: Tree sap?

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I saw this note posted yesterday on the local cycling list.
Is there any thing that we can do with trees that leave such a big puddle of sap on bike lanes? I was riding today and I went through it and my bike skidded…

General Motors buys Specialized | Commute by Bike

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Silicon Valley Business Journal:
General Motors has announced the acquisition of Specialized Bicycle Components. The boards of directors of both companies approved the acquisition on Friday. The acquisition is expected…

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Ideas to promote cycling

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A cyclist on the San Lorenzo River Trail in Santa Cruz, California. Photo by me.
Here’s a discussion thread for the weekend: CycleDog wants 100 ideas to improve cycling in his state. What are some good things you’ve…

Positive feedback: Complimented for cycling?

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We discussed here and elsewhere the trash talk from co-workers, acquaintances, family and strangers about our crazy habit of cycling to work. It’s a proven scientific fact, however, that the mere act of being on a…